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Cactus
By livelifeandlove on November 17, 2013
New system of education makes life easier now. Before, it’s quite hard and complicated when it comes to studying.We write longer and consume more time doing research work in school and National library.The travelling time going to some places to research, long traffic congestion makes you bored to just sit down for hours. Certainly, you’ll consume more time in travelling that makes life a burden.
During my time, academic teachers take more time on writing to the board than explaining the main subject. Certainly, that will lessen the class participation and interaction. You can just imagine, So little time, so many writings. Now, there’s a TV in the classroom with a big screen.The teacher will just click to showcase while explaining. The students can even enjoy more reading it because of informative features that you see on the wide screen.Today, teachers don’t have to spend much to get hands on the long board. The PC and the internet,WI-FI is always available for easy access to the internet.The modern technology contributes to the speed of learning. It’s practically saving more time and effort that will work both ways.
How fast time flies ! The flow of transformation from hard to easy system.You can now research online and instruct your PC to do all the work for you. How about the electronic notebook designed for learners? What do you think? If you compare the system of education today from yesterday,it’s easier now. For the teachers and students? Less worries and stress. Absolutely, the old ways would be a primitive one.
Gardening/Greenery/Garden Insects | My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Wildlife/Animals/Pets
Beehive
By livelifeandlove on November 8, 2013I’ve discovered a sticky beehive inside the tall rocks in the garden.This is a natural beehive and not a man-made.I was amazed to see for the first time a great number of young honeybees inside the beehive.This is where the stinging honeybees stored their wax cells for rainy food. I’m just curious about their nesting areas.One thing I loved about bees behavior is they know how to adjust to certain environment,they collect honey during dry days and save it. Just a way of getting ready ahead of time.
Beehive is dark brown in color, sticky and very shiny. The visible structure is durable, good enough to protect the young honeybees inside the hole. With too many holes in uniformed sizes, other holes appeared to be full of honey and some holes for the nesting site of the young ones.
Honeybees as an agent of pollination.
With this discovery,I’ve completed the full version of my articles, It’s all about honeybees, their everyday routine as an agent of pollination, body structure, my morning bonding with honeybees as my subject of photography and many more… Just don’t forget the importance of what has been contributed previously, my attempt to disturb this honeybees for five minutes in order to take few shots. I’m a honeybee lover and I never plan to drive them away.I will just let them stay behind and let the future takes its place.
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To view honeybees as my morning subject of photography.
I was even surprised to see queen bee making honeycomb.The wax secreted in order to make this certain structure.
Sunny sheltered position in order to get a good view. Quiet tough to move the beehive away from the nesting area. The proper timing,to wait for the mother bees out to pollinate the flowers around is the right time.
If you click the close up, you’ll see the young honeybees still inside the holes. Just wondering, how a small stinging insect can produce a beehive much bigger and larger than their own size.
Other parts has unfinished portion and broken off. I think the construction is still going on.
The image below, shows great number of young ones inside the beehive.
My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Travel and Adventure | Wildlife/Animals/Pets
Apple Green Background Images
By livelifeandlove on October 31, 2013
Today, morning sky is a bit cloudy with slow rain showers, unlike yesterday that it was clear and sunny. It’s good I was able to photographed few subjects in the morning. Aw ! You’ll see the result of my photography done yesterday. It’s photography addict, LOL ! I just need these images for blog posts, not necessarily picture attached is important but, with the presence of images related to the topic,you’ll understand what I’m talking about and what is being described. Problems will only exist if the sky is cloudy, the result would be much better with the natural light of the day. I wasn’t aware of the weather condition about weather forecast. Sometimes, It is supposed to be cloudy but, it turned out to be sunny and vice-versa.
Nowadays, it is really unpredictable. I just have to make few adjustments of my time. Earlier shooting in advance would be better,I’ll take the opportunity to shoot more during hot day. Photography practice is already a part of my everyday life. Here’s my subject for today, A flowering plant bearing tiny fruits in an apple green background.
Note: I’m still doing my research. I don’t have reference book about flowering wild plants.I don’t know the name of these flower. What I can remember, I bought these plant during my visit in Tagaytay city. I can’t remember the name anymore. Next post soon.
More related images of Apple green background.
My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Travel and Adventure
December More
By livelifeandlove on October 30, 2013
Blue Christmas Wreath
Month of December is fast approaching. It’s 7 weeks before Christmas. The long vacation will surely give me a break to unwind after the busy schedule. December time gives me the opportunity to bond with friends and relatives,so much more excited to photograph the great attractions of places everywhere loaded with fun activities.I will again experience wonderful Christmas creations that will reveal the story behind the special attractions. Oh ! I almost forget the Halloween will come in day’s time. It’s another enjoyable event to attend too.
Lighting of Christmas bulbs in the city,all the parks blazing like a star bright in the evening,it’s a gift of light. Once again. I will witness wonderful creations of Christmas decorations such as; Huge christmas trees, display of adorned and colorful floats, attractive Christmas bells and garlands, Electronic float parade, Amusement parks, The lighting of Meralco decorated like a fairy tale settings, Greenhills mannequin show, Fireworks display, so many beautiful things and enjoyable happenings. I usually photographed these events every year, It’s already my practice. All the City parks was fabulously and brilliantly adorned with Christmas decorations.I’m excited,it’s just like travelling through time. I just can’t wait for this month to come.
My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Wildlife/Animals/Pets
Garden Inspiration
By livelifeandlove on October 29, 2013
Here’s my subject for today !
My everyday routine is to photograph any subject of the day. Somehow,it’s a source of inspiration that gives me more energy and a soothing feeling from day to day! Normally, photographing is done in the morning just before the hot time of the day. The most interesting part is to express something from nature that dresses my surroundings.
In here, the dramatic light of the sun makes it more interesting to view. Any subject around is quiet easier to find nearby.
My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Travel and Adventure | Wildlife/Animals/Pets
Manila Bay
By livelifeandlove on October 24, 2013Taken during my recent visit here, Manila Bay has the magnet to attract visitors around the corner especially the tourists visiting our country. If you live nearby Manila Bay, take a walk around or make a quality time for family bonding.The perfect compliment is to watch the beautiful sunset descending from horizon after the blazing hot day and the soothing view to watch the calm water from afar. It will surely gives you the best feeling that will inspire you from day to day.
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San Jacinto Seminary Visit
By livelifeandlove on October 18, 2013
San Jacinto Seminary ( Alimanao Bridge, Peñablanca) Included in the list as one of the Roman Catholic Seminaries in the world.
Me and my sister visited Cagayan Valley lately, there were 2 reasons for our visit; one is to attend the funeral of our aunt and to visit our hometown. I was very happy to meet my relatives I haven’t seen for long years,they all look younger than ever before our last meeting. It was a big welcome and celebration for us.We chatted and shared stories for long hours. Once again,I’m back to my roots. The second day, We went to visit my 2 nephews currently studying in San Jacinto Seminary.
San Jacinto seminary is located in Tuguegarao city. A peaceful seminary that sits on top of the mountain with a scenic view of the hills, huge farms and the beautiful sunset. What a stunning scenery to view! You can even feel the refreshing pressure of the mountain breeze on top.
I thought it was a regular school day,there was a major activity to be celebrated during that time. It was the ”Year of the Faith”, it was the ”First novena of the feast day of San Jacinto.” We attended the evening mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Bernard B.Corpus, present rector of San Jacinto Seminary.The two new formators, Rev. Fr. Julius Teano as the Prefect of Discipline and Rev. Fr. Brien Catabay as the Spiriual Director and with them is Msgr. Henry Singayan.
I was very proud to see my nephew (Buddy) who plays the piano during the mass. Buddy’s younger brother EJ was well-behaved too. After that,we got the chance to gather for a quick snack although, with a very limited time. I guess,we need to follow the rules of the seminary,we only stayed in the areas designated for parents and visitors.We brought pizza,crispy fried chicken,pastries,chocolates,assorted candies and a lot more to be shared.No problem about the drinks,the cold drinks is always available in the canteen. The food we brought there was a variety of healthy intakes.For all of us, it was a bonding opportunity for moral growth as far as value formation is concerned.
I was impressed and so much to say about this Seminary. I want to share my views about it and due to this reason, I want to publish it right away. I was so impressed on how the seminarians behave, well-disciplined and mentally alert. Sometimes, We give credit to the school’s reputation for the quality education and discipline.
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The aerial view of San Jacinto Seminary. It was bit dark and cloudy, rain is about to come when I took this shot . (Sorry for this picture,it was a bit blurry)
San Jacinto Seminary
Shots taken around 5 pm.
We arrived before 5 in the afternoon. The way going through reaching the top,it was a hill climb.
Like most catholic devotions, attending mass is an obligation. I have observed many things; how the seminarians politely greeted the visitors around, how they prepared the altar, as it was well organized. The venue was filled with seminarians and parents.
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San Jacinto Seminary Chapel where the evening mass was held.
During the mass, it was quiet and solemn.The seminarians sings with the accompaniment of the piano that filled the whole area. You can even feel the presence of God.
Note: (I don’t attempt to disturb and take forbidden shots. This shot was captured far behind the glass window)
The 3 brothers; Buddy,Ej and Lanz. (Buddy and Ej with their school uniform) I’m sure,Lanz the youngest in the family would be the next,he will also be a seminarian soon. San Jacinto Seminary is a blessing for my 2 nephews. It is a good framework with a good sense of direction for them.I guess my brother will not regret sending his 2 sons to this seminary.
I was also impressed to see the cleanliness and orderliness of the school campus.
Sports yard
Cleanliness around the whole campus.
This is how they manage their waste. The sun ray pointing to the definite subject of cleanliness. There’s a huge container to dispose empty cans and bottles. Everything was in order. There’s a definite place to store the biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. The awareness of the environment,the universal motto of the environmentalists, Reduce,Reuse,Recycle that a student must know to save mother earth.
The very supportive parents; Marte and Elvie giving some reminders during their Sunday visit. Always there to respond to all the needs of the 2 boys.Perhaps,Its a responsibility ,commitment and expectations building the hopes and dreams of their children.
It’s time to enjoy the hot pizza!
Today’s favorite is Pizza that goes well with our favorite drinks too.
The Crispy fried chicken is yummy too!
This is a funny thing ! While eating,an uninvited guests showed up. Dog’s sense of smell when it comes to food is powerful. I guess,we have to bond with them too. If I value friendship with the school then I will also value friendship with animals as well.I just have to include them here.
Here’s the other one. Got 2 dogs now. It’s dalmatian dog appeared while photographing the sunset. I just have to include him as it wants it that way together with the view of the sunset.Funny,isn’t it?
Other shots taken during our visit
The 2 brothers; Buddy and Ej
Buddy with the view of the sunset.
The sunset descending in the horizon. Down there,you can see the vast vegetation,the mountains and the hills. It was a beautiful landscape down there. People in Cagayan enjoys all the advantages of having large farms and vegetation.
One memorable shot was the beautiful sunset taken behind the San Jacinto Seminary building! It was glorious and beautiful !I’ve taken few shots of sunset during my visit there. It was already published earlier than this.
So far, I was exhausted doubled with mixed feeling of happiness and loneliness. I was happy to meet old friends and relatives but, at the same time,I was so sad because of the sudden death of my aunt.
My Message to All Seminarians,
Just like me too,as a former Paulinian, A good impression of the school is very important.I never forget the school that raised me to become one and now, a blogger. Make sure to remember all the glorious 4 years of high school life in San Jacinto Seminary.Learn to start a brighter outlook inner and outer side of you. Soon, you will accomplish something bigger that will give you a brighter future that more than your hearts and mind have dreamed about. Your four years stay in the seminary would be worth remembering to be the best years of your life.
Thank you very much and May God bless you all !
Note:
All pictures was taken during my Cagayan tour. It’s quiet a long blog with 918 words and 25 pictures all in all.
My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Wildlife/Animals/Pets
Little Tornado
By livelifeandlove on October 15, 2013
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Weather is really unpredictable that sometimes,you can see little tornado battering around. It happened late in the afternoon. The thunderstorm and rain had just stopped. I spotted bundle of leaves and dirt rotating, air sounds like soft whistle encircling around. (it was like a sound of pressure cooker) I wasn’t even scared,I was watching it for a minutes.I took my camera and snapped it.Just after photographing,I realized that it would be very dangerous.I took shelter immediately and closed all the doors.I wasn’t even familiar with it,so with the safety measures to follow. Thanks God! It only a slight one.